[count] 1 a : a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body
b : a room or an enclosed area in a room that contains a shower
▪ My hotel room had a shower but no bathtub. ▪ a shower curtain/stall ▪ I couldn't answer the phone because I was in the shower. ▪ The team hit the showers after practice. [=the team went to the locker room and used the showers there after practice] — see picture at bathroom
c : the act of washing your body with a shower
▪ She took a shower after her run. = (Brit) She had a shower after her run. ▪ a shower cap [=a cap that you wear while you are taking a shower] 2 a : a brief fall of rain or snow over a small area
▪ Light/Heavy showers are expected later today. — see also thundershower
b : a large number of small things that fall or happen at the same time — often + of ▪ a shower of sparks/tears ▪ He gave the baby a shower of kisses. [=he showered the baby with kisses] 3 US : a party where gifts are given to a woman who is going to be married or have a baby
▪ a bridal/baby shower